Characterization of 3,3'-iminodipropionitrile (IDPN) damaged utricle transcriptome in the adult mouse utricle.

Utricle is an important vestibular sensory organ for maintaining balance. 3,3'-iminodipropionitrile (IDPN), a prototype nitrile toxin, has been reported to be neurotoxic and vestibulotoxic, and can be used to establish an damage model of vestibular dysfunction. However, the mechanism of utricular HCs damage caused by IDPN is unclear.

Corrigendum: Characterization of expression in mouse cochlear hair cells.

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Metabolomic Profiling Reveals Biomarkers in Coronary Heart Disease Comorbidity.

Coronary heart disease (CHD), hypertension (HTN), depression (Dep), and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are often comorbid, resulting in an exacerbated patient condition and worsened prognosis. A lack of systematic metabolomic studies on comorbidities of CHD remains. Therefore, comprehensive metabolomic-based evaluation of comorbidities of CHD is necessary.

Exploring the Role of SMPD3 in the lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA Regulatory Network in TBI Progression by Influencing Energy Metabolism.

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with disturbances in energy metabolism. This study aimed to construct a lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network through bioinformatics methods to explore energy metabolism-related genes in the pathogenesis of TBI.

Methods: Data from datasets GSE171718, GSE131695, and GSE223245 obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus, were analyzed to identify differentially expressed (DE) genes.

Negative life events and depression among Chinese university freshmen: a longitudinal moderated mediation model.

Objectives: Depression is a major mental health concern among university freshmen, with negative life events recognized as a risk factor. However, limited studies have explored the underlying mechanisms between them. This study aims to investigate the longitudinal relationship between negative life events and depression, and to examine both the potential mediating role of perceived social support and the moderating role of self-esteem in this process.

Molecular engineering of Au(SG) nanoclusters at the single cluster level to brighten their NIR-II fluorescence.

Au(SG) (SG: glutathione) nanoclusters, characterized by their atomically precise structures, exhibit near-infrared II (NIR-II) fluorescence emission and excellent biocompatibility, making them highly promising for imaging applications. However, their comparatively low photoluminescence quantum yield (QY) in aqueous solutions limits their further development. In this study, taking advantage of the molecular-like properties of Au(SG) nanoclusters, we employ a Schiff base reaction to improve their NIR-II emission for the first time.

The role of autophagy in brain health and disease: Insights into exosome and autophagy interactions.

Effective management of cellular components is essential for maintaining brain health, and studies have identified several crucial biological processes in the brain. Among these, autophagy and the role of exosomes in cellular communication are critical for brain health and disease. The interaction between autophagy and exosomes in the nervous system, as well as their contributions to brain damage, have garnered significant attention.

Systematic metabolic profiling of mice with caerulein-induced acute pancreatitis.

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a complex inflammatory condition with rising incidence globally. Despite various known causes, early diagnosis remains challenging due to limitations in existing biomarkers. Metabolomics offers a promising avenue for identifying novel biomarkers and elucidating underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.

Isolation and Comprehensive Analysis of Cochlear Tissue-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles.

Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) act as a critical mediator in intercellular communication. Compared to sEVs derived from in vitro sources, tissue-derived sEVs can reflect the in vivo signals released from specific tissues more accurately. Currently, studies on the role of sEVs in the cochlea have relied on studying sEVs from in vitro sources.

Comparative analysis of chemical elements and metabolites in diverse garlic varieties based on metabolomics and ionomics.

As a plant classified under the "medicine food homology" concept, garlic offers various health benefits and comes in many different varieties. In this study, the metabolite composition of different garlic varieties were analyzed using LC-MS/MS quadrupole-Orbitrap mass spectrometry and ICP-MS. A total of 30 chemical elements and 1256 metabolites were identified.

The role of short-chain fatty acid metabolism in the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are saturated fatty acids consisting of six or fewer carbon atoms, have been found to be closely associated with the biological behavior of malignant tumors. This manuscript provides a comprehensive review on the role of SCFAs in regulating cell cycle, apoptosis, tumor angiogenesis, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, protein regulatory pathways, and histone regulation in promoting the development of malignant tumors. Furthermore, we discuss the potential therapeutic strategies targeting SCFAs for treating malignant tumors.

Nicotinamide mononucleotide ameliorates ionizing radiation-induced spermatogenic dysfunction in mice by modulating the glycolytic pathway.

Radiotherapy, a common cancer treatment, leads to infertility in male cancer survivors, particularly young and middle-aged patients. Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), a precursor of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD ), plays crucial roles in energy metabolism, DNA repair, and gene expression. The purpose of this study is to investigate the protective effects and underlying mechanisms of NMN against ionizing radiation (IR)-induced testicular injury and spermatogenic dysfunction in an adult male mouse model.

Bioinformatics analysis of the mechanisms of traumatic brain injury-associated dementia based on the competing endogenous RNA.

Rationale: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a critical condition associated with cognitive impairments, including dementia. This study is aimed to construct a long noncoding RNA (lncRNA)-microRNA (miRNA)-messenger RNA (mRNA) network based on bioinformatics analysis and explore molecular mechanisms underlying post-TBI dementia.

Methods: GSE104687 and GSE205661 datasets were downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus database.

Half substitution of mineral N with fish protein hydrolysate enhancing microbial residue C and N storage and climate benefits under high straw residue return.

The widespread utilization of straw return was a popular practice straw disposal for highly intensive agriculture in China, which has brought about some negative impacts such as less time for straw complete biodegradation, aggravation of greenhouse gas evolution, and lower efficient of carbon accumulation. It was urgent to find an eco-friendly N-rich organic fertilizer instead of mineral N as activator to solve the above problems and lead a carbon accumulation in long tern management. Besides, microbial necromass was considered as a crucial contributor to persistent soil carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) pool.

Characteristics, Influence, Prevention, and Control Measures of the Mpox Infodemic: Scoping Review of Infodemiology Studies.

Background: The mpox pandemic has caused widespread public concern around the world. The spread of misinformation through the internet and social media could lead to an infodemic that poses challenges to mpox control.

Objective: This review aims to summarize mpox-related infodemiology studies to determine the characteristics, influence, prevention, and control measures of the mpox infodemic and propose prospects for future research.

A Reconfigurable Soft Helical Actuator with Variable Stiffness Skeleton.

Due to their exceptional adaptability, inherent compliance, and high flexibility, soft actuators have significant advantages over traditional rigid actuators in human-machine interaction and in grasping irregular or fragile objects. Most existing soft actuators are designed using preprogramming methods, which schedule complex motions into flexible structures by correctly designing deformation constraints. These constraints restrict undesired deformation, allowing the actuator to achieve the preprogrammed motion when stimulated.

Microglial AKAP8L: a key mediator in diabetes-associated cognitive impairment via autophagy inhibition and neuroinflammation triggering.

Background: Diabetes-associated cognitive impairment (DACI) poses a significant challenge to the self-management of diabetes, markedly elevating the risk of adverse complications. A burgeoning body of evidence implicates microglia as a central player in the pathogenesis of DACI.

Methods: We utilized proteomics to identify potential biomarkers in high glucose (HG)-treated microglia, followed by gene knockdown techniques for mechanistic validation in vitro and in vivo.

Downregulation of ALDH5A1 suppresses cisplatin resistance in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by regulating ferroptosis signaling pathways.

This study explores the specific role and underlying mechanisms of ALDH5A1 in the chemoresistance of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The levels of cleaved caspase-3, 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), intracellular Fe, and lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS) were evaluated via immunofluorescence. Cell viability and migration were quantified using cell counting kit-8 assays and wound healing assays, respectively.